Vladimir Tarasenko recorded a solid 23 goals and 47 points across 75 regular-season games in the last season with the Minnesota Wild before his contract expired with the team. Just weeks ahead of training camp, Vladimir Tarasenko has continued to remain a free agent even as he has been tied to several teams. Amid all the mess, the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens have been linked to him.
| Category | Details |
| Player | Vladimir Tarasenko |
| Current Status | Unrestricted Free Agent (Completed a two year contract after a 2025 trade to the Minnesota Wild) |
| Rumored Teams | Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild |
| Signing Likelihood | High |
| Latest Insider Update | Reports indicate he is weighing short term, lower-cost contract offers. Ahead of training camp, the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens have been linked to him. |
Which teams are interested in Vladimir Tarasenko?
In the last few weeks, as per NHL insiders and analysts, the Edmonton Oilers, the Montreal Canadiens, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been rumored to be eyeing him, ahead of the new season.
What are insiders saying about the rumors?
A few hours ago, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report noted, “Vladimir Tarasenko is another big-name wing who could prove to be a valuable signing late in free agency. Despite turning 34 last December, he’s still a capable offensive contributor. The Edmonton Oilers have been viewed as a potential suitor. “Teams in need of scoring off the wings should kick tires on a short-term deal,” Sportsnet’s Luke Fox wrote. “That the Oilers expressed interest in Claude Giroux (before he re-upped in Ottawa) has some wondering if Edmonton could turn its sights to Tarasenko.“In another report, Matías Persuh of BolaVIP noted, “The Montreal Canadiens are one of those teams that truly want to compete for the Stanley Cup next NHL season, and building a competitive roster is key, but not at any cost.”Matías Persuh of BolaVIP added, “While he may no longer be a top-line playmaking line-driver, his nose for the net and playoff pedigree make him a plug-and-play target to instantly boost Canadiens’ scoring depth on the wing.”
How will this impact the teams?
For the Edmonton Oilers, signing Vladimir Tarasenko will be affordable only if he accepts an incentive laden contract. He would bring proven postseason experience and reliable depth scoring to Edmonton’s middle-six forward rotation.For the Montreal Canadiens, Vladimir Tarasenko brings invaluable veteran mentorship to the team’s young core as the team has the cap space to sign him.However, nothing has been confirmed yet as Vladimir Tarasenko has also remained silent and has preferred to keep himself out of the spotlight as he continues to be linked to several teams, just weeks before training camp begins.
